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Keys Weekly
Published September 03Conchs & ’Canes football battle loaded opponents as Marathon preps for spring rematch
Key West football got off to a late start on Aug. 28 as the Conchs awaited what was scheduled to be a 7 p.m. kickoff against the Tigers of Palmetto High School. It turned out to be a late night for both teams, especially the Tigers, who made the trip to the Southernmost City from…
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Published September 03In pictures: Marathon cheerleaders take over Miami Dolphins halftime show
The Miami Dolphins may have left the field at halftime at Hard Rock Stadium on Aug. 28, but another school of Dolphins was there to take their place. The Marathon High School cheer team combined with two other squads to replace the Dolphins’ pro team, providing the mid-game…
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Published September 04Keys History: Recalling the railways and the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935
It is safe to say that Henry Flagler was tickled when his private railcar, the Flagler Special, rolled into the Key West station at 10:43 a.m. on Jan. 22, 1912. Some 10,000 people gathered at the depot area to celebrate the arrival of the 82-year-old industrialist. While Key West…
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Published September 04What’s Cooking Key West: Cuban coffee adds zest to caffeinated martinis
Located closer to Cuba than to the U.S. mainland, Key West began welcoming its Cuban neighbors in the early 1830s. Many were cigarmakers, and the city’s first cigar factory opened in 1831. By the mid- to late-1800s, Key West was known as the cigar manufacturing capital of the…
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Published September 04Good Health Clinic’s Big Kahuna Reveal set for Oct. 10 with a ‘Mo’Rockin’ theme
Good Health Clinic’s 2026 Big Kahuna Reveal & Celebration will take place Saturday, Oct. 10, at Founders Park Beach in Islamorada. This year’s theme — “Mo’Rockin’ Moroccan Night for Health” — invites guests into a desert-inspired affair where old-world intrigue meets a touch of…
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Published September 04Functionally Caffeinated Wellness: Skinny is back. Are you freaking kidding me?
I saw a magazine cover at Publix recently with the cast of “Friends” from maybe season one or two. I can’t say for sure, but it was definitely from the season where Rachel gets the haircut. You know the one because either you, your sister or your mom legitimately walked into a…
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Published September 04Key West Back in the Day: The duck on a stick
One of the best birthday presents I ever bought anybody was a duck on a stick. It wasn’t a decision involving long forethought. After all, a duck on a stick doesn’t instantly leap to mind when you’re seeking the perfect birthday gift for a friend. However, this was the early…
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Published September 04Top 10: The worst fantasy football punishments for last-place finishers
When you put a bunch of football-crazed lunatics together, the hijinks and hilarity don’t stop. With the close of the NFL preseason on Aug. 29, it’s officially time for devout Fantasy Football players to ignore their families, jobs and just about anything else for the next four…
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Published September 04Clash of Chins: Best Beard finalists make their case as Best of Marathon voting concludes
We’re so glad we added this category. Three of the Middle Keys’ most magnificent manes are going whisker-to-whisker for Best Beard supremacy in the 2026 Best of Marathon Awards. In a showdown some are calling “comparable to Brady vs. Manning” or “Tyson vs. Holyfield, but with…
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Published September 04New traffic light coming to north end of College Road on Stock Island
To anyone who spends their days at the golf club, the college or the hospital, this one’s for you. Crews are installing a new traffic light at the north end of College Road, where it intersects with U.S. 1 across from Beach Weekend Marina. No more waiting impatiently to turn left…
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Published September 04TDC to fund Florida Keys fireworks displays in 2027 and beyond
Fireworks shows across the Florida Keys are getting a boost from the Monroe County Tourist Development Council in 2027 and beyond. At the council’s Aug. 24 meeting, members voted unanimously to set aside $25,000 per year for each of its five tourism districts to help pay for…
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Published September 03Just a Few Friends festival offers Jimmy Buffett film & new events
The life and legacy of Jimmy Buffett will be honored Sept. 3-7 in Key West, where the singer-songwriter developed the “tropical rock” style and carefree persona that made him a world-renowned musical icon. “Just a Few Friends Key West” will feature events including a “second…